Today kicks off my two-part feature on J. Taylor's After Series. I'm reviewing Survival (Book Two)—a heart-pounding, middle-grade dystopian adventure set in Nova Scotia—plus hosting a poignant guest post from the author. Next week, I'll be back with The Invasion (Book Three).
My review of The Adventures of Faraday Fox by Travis E. Short — a middle-grade adventure filled with courage, discovery, and over twenty original paintings.
👗✨ From neon '90s flair to groovy '70s vibes and rockin' '50s style—every outfit tells a story.
When Maggie, Millie, & Merrie head to Florida to visit Grandma, they expect sun and fun. But a trip to the attic unlocks trunks of vintage clothes that whisk them into the past. Each era is full of mystery, friendship, and magical fashion moments!
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Spotlight: Spartan & the Green Egg: World Explorer Family Cookbook by Nabila Khashoggi—a family-friendly tour of global flavors with easy recipes, cultural tidbits, and gorgeous photos. Meet the series, explore the cookbook, and don't miss the iRead Book Tours giveaway.
Not Lucille by Mike Steele is a heartfelt middle grade historical novel about friendship, identity, and learning to be heard. Join Lucy as she forms a secret bond with a deaf girl—and uncovers surprising family secrets—on this stop of the Goddess Fish Promotions book tour.
Sneaky Spells, Magical Mayhem, and One Determined Young Thief
If you love magical heists, clever heroines, and richly imagined fantasy worlds, The Thief of Farrowfell by Ravena Guron is the perfect middle-grade read to add to your shelf. Meet Jude Ripon—a bold, sharp-witted girl born into a family of notorious magical thieves. But Jude's tired of being left on the sidelines. When she sets out to prove she's ready for her own big heist, she accidentally stumbles into a magical mess far bigger than she bargained for. Packed with adventure, humor, and heart, this enchanting story kicks off a thrilling new series that young readers (and grown-up fantasy lovers) will adore.
Ultimate Blog Tour ~ The Thief of Farrowfell by Ravena Guron ~ Book 1 of the #FarrowfellSeries 💙📚 #MiddleGrade #Fantasy @ravenaguron @FaberBooks @The_WriteReads